The mechanism of N-alkylation of weak N-H-acids by phase transfer catalysis

Ekehard V. Dehmlow*, Rainer Thieser, Hayder Ali Zahalka, Yoel Sasson

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Abstract

The alkylation of aromatic amines in the presence of inorganic bases is accelerated by a PT catalyst even if KHCO3 is the base. ArNRθ ions seem not to be involved. A novel type of mechanism for a PTC process is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)297-300
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume26
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

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